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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 905.97 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 905.97 and 193.08 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 905.97 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/905.97 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 905.97 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 174,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,924.69/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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